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Salt Lake City
  • City in Utah

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A+
  12. Commute
    grade A

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Salt Lake City is a city in Utah with a population of 199,153. Salt Lake City is in Salt Lake County and is one of the best places to live in Utah. Living in Salt Lake City offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Salt Lake City there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Salt Lake City and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Salt Lake City are highly rated.

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About Salt Lake City...
Population
199,153

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$380,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,141
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    52%
  • Own
    48%
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Salt Lake City Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    593.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    7.8
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    154.9
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    213.2
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    794.4
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    5,015.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    1,084.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    14%
  • 25-34 years
    21%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    10%
  • 65+ years
    12%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    22%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    17%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9%
    national  11%

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